Jiajia Soup Dumplings / Jia Jia Tang Bao Huanghe Road Branch 佳家汤包(黄河路店) (What to expect) – Best Crab Xiaolongbao in Shanghai

I first wrote about this place back in 2018, but this post serves as an update on their new location. From what I can tell, they've moved to a bigger store since my last visit years ago. We didn't use the metro much on this trip and mostly took cabs (via DiDi), so we could … Continue reading Jiajia Soup Dumplings / Jia Jia Tang Bao Huanghe Road Branch 佳家汤包(黄河路店) (What to expect) – Best Crab Xiaolongbao in Shanghai →

Shanghai : Where to stay (Shanghai Zighouse Homestay – People’s Square Branch 上海Zighouse民宿 – 人民广场店))

I had to rebook our hotel at the last minute because the original one I booked for the four of us was SO HORRIBLE. I accidentally (or thankfully) stumbled upon a video review of the place a few weeks before our trip. When I booked it, I couldn't find any decent reviews and thought it … Continue reading Shanghai : Where to stay (Shanghai Zighouse Homestay – People’s Square Branch 上海Zighouse民宿 – 人民广场店)) →

Solsot Myeongdong (솔솥 명동점) (How to go, what to expect)

Solsot is one of my friend's favorite restaurants, and she really wanted us to try it! I had been seeing Solsot on my feed for a while, but there were mixed reviews, so I kept putting it off. There are a lot of Solsot branches scattered across Seoul, so you can choose the one nearest … Continue reading Solsot Myeongdong (솔솥 명동점) (How to go, what to expect) →

NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemeun (뉴뉴 동대문점) and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun (미미라인 동대문점) (How to go, what to expect)

We were 50/50 about going here, but we said, “You know what, we should maximize our short trip,” especially since the place closes at 5 AM! NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemun and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun are located right beside each other, so you can easily visit both at the same time. They are also near APM, a popular … Continue reading NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemeun (뉴뉴 동대문점) and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun (미미라인 동대문점) (How to go, what to expect) →